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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon AW100
  • Later Model is Nikon AW120
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon AW110 versus Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was launched 15 months prior to the WG-30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the AW110 matches up versus the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Ricoh WG-30

 AW110 WG-30 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Nikon AW110

 WG-30 AW110 
LaunchedOctober 2014July 2013Fresher by 15 months

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Ricoh WG-30

 AW110 WG-30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW110 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Nikon AW110 versus Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the AW110 compared to the WG-30.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and WG-30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and WG-30.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older AW110 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW110
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
67
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging information
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Ricoh WG-30
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Ricoh WG-30
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-07-05 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $428